Judith S Yaphe
About the Authors Judith S. Yaphe is a senior fellow in the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University, where she specializes in political analysis and strategic planning on Iraq, Iran, and the Gulf region. Prior to joining INSS in 1995, Dr. Yaphe was a senior political analyst on the Middle East-Persian Gulf for the U.S. Government. She has published extensively on Iraq, Iran, and U.S. security policy in the Gulf region. Colonel Charles D. Lutes, USAF, is a...See more
About the Authors Judith S. Yaphe is a senior fellow in the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University, where she specializes in political analysis and strategic planning on Iraq, Iran, and the Gulf region. Prior to joining INSS in 1995, Dr. Yaphe was a senior political analyst on the Middle East-Persian Gulf for the U.S. Government. She has published extensively on Iraq, Iran, and U.S. security policy in the Gulf region. Colonel Charles D. Lutes, USAF, is a senior military fellow in the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University, where he focuses on proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, counterterrorism, military strategy, and strategic concept development. Colonel Lutes has served in the Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate, Joint Staff, and commanded an operational support squadron. ¦ 1 See less